Obituaries Molly Ivins Dies at 62 After Bout with Breast Cancer January 31, 2007 • Syndicated columnist and best-selling author Molly Ivins has died of breast cancer at the age of 62. As editor of the Texas Observer during the 1970s, Ivins became famous for her biting wit. Her book about President Bush was titled Shrub.
Los Angeles Cracks Down on Gangs, Once Again January 31, 2007 • After years of wrangling with the issue, Los Angeles is launching new strategies for combating violent street gangs, with help from the federal government. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has a message for gang leaders: "We're coming with everything we have. And we're putting you out of business."
Media Misconstrued Publicity Stunt Shuts Down Boston January 31, 2007 • Commuters were re-routed and terrorism fears rose in Boston when a publicity stunt for the cable TV show Aqua Teen Hunger Force went wrong. Authorities shut down roads and a part of the Charles River, fearing "suspicious" objects.
Wolfowitz's Socks and More Amazing Tales January 31, 2007 • Last weekend, Paul Wolfowitz, the current head of the World Bank, removed his shoes before entering a mosque in western Turkey, and revealed his two big toes sticking out of a dark pair of socks. Guest Eric Dezenhall, CEO of a crisis management firm, talks about other stories of embarrassing gaffes made in public.
The Lewis Libby Case Reporter Says Libby, Rove Told Him of Plame's Work January 31, 2007 • At the Lewis Libby trial in Washington, D.C., a second journalist testifies under subpoena about conversations with his secret sources. One of those sources was Libby. Another was Bush aide Karl Rove. The reporter, Time magazine's Matt Cooper, said he talked with both Libby and Rove about the identity of undercover CIA operative Valerie Plame.
Law Attorney General Promises to Detail Spying Program January 31, 2007 • Attorney General Alberto Gonzales tells Congress that he will hand over some legal documents describing the Bush administration's domestic surveillance program. The pledge ends a two-week standoff between Congress and the White House.
Politics On Wall Street, Bush Declares Economy Healthy January 31, 2007 • President Bush visits the Wall Street economic hub, where he shook hands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The president said that healthy macro-economic numbers are a tribute to his tax-cutting programs.
Analysis New Leaders in Congress Show Some Old Tricks January 31, 2007 • Before they took over the House of Representatives, Democrats promised to run a very different show than Republicans. But as the House takes up the continuing resolution — which will fund most of the federal government through the fiscal year — the new party in power is freezing out the old.
Politics Taking the Financial Temperature of the Middle Class January 31, 2007 • Democrats in Congress are holding several hearings about pressures on middle class families.
Law PBS Launches Documentary on U.S. Supreme Court January 31, 2007 • The PBS documentary series The Supreme Court presents a detailed view of how the nation's top court has helped to shape American history. Law professor Jeffrey Rosen has written a book to complement the series, which begins tonight.
Politics Second by Law: New Hampshire's Primary January 31, 2007 • In New Hampshire, it's more than a tradition to hold the nation's first presidential primary; it's the law. Since 1975, New Hampshire's secretary of state has been required to set a date for the primary that comes before any other contests. Iowa is the sole exception.
Research News Study Finds Key to Hallucinogenic Response January 31, 2007 • People have been taking hallucinogenic drugs for thousands of years. Now scientists think they've figured out a key mechanism that allows tiny amounts of substances like LSD to have a powerful effect on the brain.
Politics California Considers Moving Primary to February January 31, 2007 • California is thinking about moving its June presidential primary to Feb. 5, so that voters in the Golden State will have more say in picking the nominees. The national impact could be enormous. But critics say it could result in a candidate that hasn't really been tested.
World German Court Orders Arrests in Rendition Case January 31, 2007 • A German court issues arrest warrants for 13 people who are believed to be CIA agents or contract employees. Those named were allegedly involved in kidnapping a German citizen three years ago and taking him against his will to Afghanistan for questioning.
Rally Urges Funds for Ailing Ground Zero Responders January 31, 2007 • The son of one worker who died last week is seeking a personal meeting with Mr. Bush. The Bush administration has just announced that it will propose more funding for health programs for Sept. 11 first responders in this year's budget.